Origins of DMU Flashcards
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Charles Hartupee, DO
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- First DO to settle permanently in Iowa
- Opened office in Des Moines
2
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“Osteopathic Bill”
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- Iowa legislature passed in 1898
3
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Summerfield Still, DO
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- Son of James Still, MD
- Nephew of A.T. Still
- ASO grad
- Taught anatomy
4
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Ella Still, DO
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- Wife of Summerfield
- Chicago post-grad
- OB/GYN professor
5
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SS Still College
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- Opened by Summerfield, Ella, and financial backer Conger in 1898
- 1429 W. Locust
- Later, college infirmary
- 40 students, two classes per year
- A.T. Still resented competing schools
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Charles E. Still
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- A.T.’s oldest son
- Along with Warren Hamilton, became majority owners of SSSCIO
7
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Frank Hubbell
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- Bought assets to Still College,
- Opened a new school in 1905
8
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Abraham Flexner
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- On-site surveys of all medical schools, 1909
- Funded by Carnegie Foundation
- Grilled all medical programs
- Hopkins, UM the only ones that passed
9
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Second Still College Hospital
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- 1910, 603 E 12th St
- Considered first true osteopathic hospital
- Purchased by S.L. Taylor in 1916, made non-profit
10
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Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy
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- Renamed in 1911
- Reorganized as a non-profit
- Simeon L. Taylor became college president
11
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Second College Site
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- 722 6th Avenue
12
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Des Moines General Hospital
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- Main teaching site for DMSCO
13
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Third Still College Hospital
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- 1946
- 6th Ave
- Sign is at DMU now
14
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1950
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- Still College Hospital opened residencies in Surgery, OB/GYN, and Peds (AOA)
15
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College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery
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- 1958
- COMS
